Product Info

The classic, no-frills bag for your ski gear, the Transpack XT1 features the Isosceles Storage System™ that allows you to carry your boots, helmet and other gear with ease. Made out of durable, water-resistant coated 600D polyester, the XT1 will stand up to years of abuse while the adjustable padded neoprene shoulder straps make carrying your gear pain-free.

Product Details

Material

Water resistant 600 denier polyester

Tarp-lined, water resistant bottom panel

Capacity

46 L
 More than enough space to fit your boots and other gear

Pockets

Side boot pockets with air / water drainage grommets

Water-resistant central compartment

Internal Zipper Pocket for Personal Items

Zipper side mesh pockets and top lid pocket

Straps

Adjustable Neoprene padded shoulder straps

Features

Isosceles Storage System™
 Transpack boot backpacks feature the patented Isosceles Storage System™. Two side pockets hold boots surrounding a large central compartment that accommodates a helmet and gear. Weight and bulk from boots are diverted to the sides and away from your back creating a natural suspension that is ergonomic and comfortable. Grommet air / water holes in side pockets provide ventilation and drainage for moisture and melting snow from boots.

First impressions: Very sturdy material and build and innovative design. One of the zipper pulls feel off right away because the base of the zipper for the pull had a large gap that allowed the zipper pull to slip out. I used a pliers to tighten all of the gaps...be care not to tighten/compress the gaps too much, as using a pliers compresses the whole zipper pull and can make the zipper harder to pull.

Fit: My size 13 ski boots fit into the boot pockets effortlessly and the zippers close very easily. However, with both boots in the pockets, it is diffcult to fit a helmet on the inside. I have to place the helmet in the inside comparment sideways in order to make it fit. Otherwise still plenty of room for other items in the inside compartment.

Backpack straps: I found the straps to be a bit short, but still very usable.

Use: I have used this bag for packing up all of my stuff (boots, helmet, 2 pairs of goggles, 2 pairs of gloves, water bottle, snacks...room to spare) and taking it to the ski area. I have found it extremely convenient to have all of my stuff in one bag and on my back, leaving my hands and arms free. I only use it from my house to my car and leave it in my car while skiing, but it is still much easier for transporting my stuff. I have not used the bag for airline travel or checked it in on a flight, but it seems like it would be durable.

Bottom line: Besides the shortcomings on the zippers, short straps, and tight fit for a helmet, I have found this bag very useful and convenient. I would highly recommend this bag to anyone that skis!

My husband was worried about lost baggage on our trip to Jackson so I bought the bag to carry my boots, helmet and day of ski clothes in case bags were lost. It all fit in the bag and UNDER the seat in front of me.

I decided to look for a boot bag because I was tired of having my ski boots rolling around loose in the trunk of the car while heading to the mountains. After comparing several styles, the Transpack XT1 seemed to fit my needs. My Dalbellos fit into the roomy side pockets. I like the fact that the boots are stowed upright in the bag. There is also a large center cavity for all my accessories like gloves, helmet, clothing, etc., and several generous zippered pockets along the outside of the bag, one in the lid, and another on the inside. This makes loading and unloading the car a breeze.

My kids (ages 9 and 14) use these bags easily, and the bags are sized to fit through to adulthood. Items pack easily inside with room for snowpants and a thin fleece too. Small pockets work for snacks. These bags have helped organize our skiing adventures and storage of equipment between adventures! I'd buy one again in a heartbeat; in fact I did when the first one was stolen (it was that attractive, I guess.)